Tag: genesis

The Impact of ANE Astronomical Context in the Exegesis of Jacob’s Blessings to His Children in Genesis 48-49

February 2, 2024

Introduction The heavens recount the glory of God, And the firmament reveals the deeds of his hand.  Day by day they pour out speech, And night by night they reveal knowledge.  Neither speech, nor language, Nor their voice is heard.  Through the whole land has their line gone forth, And their words to the end … More The Impact of ANE Astronomical Context in the Exegesis of Jacob’s Blessings to His Children in Genesis 48-49

B’tselem Elohim בְּצֶ֥לֶם אֱלֹהִ֖ים – In the Image of God

February 10, 2017

B’tselem Elohim בְּצֶ֥לֶם אֱלֹהִ֖ים “In the image of God.” – These simple words have a meaning that resonates deep inside each who considers himself part of the crowning achievement of creation that such a divine being wrought.  Most, however, would have a difficult time putting into words exactly what it means to be made in … More B’tselem Elohim בְּצֶ֥לֶם אֱלֹהִ֖ים – In the Image of God

Desire of the Woman

February 9, 2017

The second half of Genesis 3:16 is a verse that is often controversial, especially in the post-modern western worldview.  The traditional rendering of the half-verse is usually worded similarly to the King James which reads, “and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.”  Many of the more popular versions … More Desire of the Woman